“When the going gets tough (and holy hell, does the going get tough) we’ll bring those tales back. Maybe it’s a reminder that things won’t always be so hard - that someday, far away from our aches and pains, from MRE’s and freezing nights, there will be something to laugh at again. Maybe it’s a reminder of why we came here in the first place.” Read about Backbone Contributor, Colleen McDermott's reflection on the importance of storytelling and shared experiences in wildland firefighting at the link in our bio. #mysteryranch #builtforthemission